PARLIAMENT TO DISCUSS DEVELOPMENTS IN WAKE OF FRANCE'S PASSAGE OF ARMENIAN BILL
Turkish Press
Oct 18 2006
Parliament is due today to discuss a bill criminalizing denial of the
so-called Armenian genocide passed last week by France and developments
in its wake. Parliament is expected to give a harsh response to France
over the bill. Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul is due to brief the
assembled deputies on the issue. After Gul addresses the deputies,
members of the opposition parties will make speeches. A declaration
condemning the decision of the French Parliament is expected to be
released following the speeches.
Turkish Press
Oct 18 2006
Parliament is due today to discuss a bill criminalizing denial of the
so-called Armenian genocide passed last week by France and developments
in its wake. Parliament is expected to give a harsh response to France
over the bill. Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul is due to brief the
assembled deputies on the issue. After Gul addresses the deputies,
members of the opposition parties will make speeches. A declaration
condemning the decision of the French Parliament is expected to be
released following the speeches.